1978 Ford Capri vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Corolla (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 49 kg more than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1978 Ford Capri is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1978 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Toyota Corolla (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Capri | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Capri | Corolla |
Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |